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There don't seem to be as many sunflower fields this year but I came across this patch on FM 40 in Crosby County.  It was a great vista of yellow against the blue sky.  And then there was this one stalk -- outstanding in his field!

 

Crosby County, Texas

8.16.2014

If you are an agricultural aficionado, you know that sunflowers exhibit heliotropism.  Therefore you know from which direction this photographer was shooting.  (Hint: Sunflower heads turn with, or track, the sun early in their development, but later stay east-facing before facing downwards.)

FM 789
Hale County, Texas